extend sensor for Panel Meter (prod 576)

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extend sensor for Panel Meter (prod 576)

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Regarding the Panel Temperature Meter (product ID 576). I'd like the meter farther from the sensor than allowed by the supplied sensor wire; 2-3 feet would be good enough. Since this sensor is probably a thermistor of some kind, I'm wondering if the meter will still be as accurate if I splice in a wire pair to get the length I need. In summary, can I make the sensor wire pair 2-3 feet longer?

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Re: extend sensor for Panel Meter (prod 576)

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The sensor is a thermistor, so adding wire will give you a little bit of extra resistance. That will show up as a small offset in the temperature readings.. maybe a degree or two at most.

As long as you're willing to live with that, there shouldn't be any electrical problems.

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